Victor Lynch has scope to progress in SIS Live Maiden Hurdle (John Wade And Collins Seafoods Ltd Hurdle Series Qualifier) at Sedgefield
Witness In Court, who secured the runner-up place in good style at Kelso in May, could play a significant role in Tuesday’s SIS Live Maiden Hurdle (John Wade And Collins Seafoods Ltd Hurdle Series Qualifier), provided he handles Sedgefield’s soft ground. The testing surface is surely a big issue for Donald McCain’s charge, who is carrying the highest odds of 5 to 2.
It is hard to expect him to be extraordinary under heavy conditions. So, the suggestion is Victor Lynch, who is full of confidence following a promising effort on his hurdling debut last month. The 6-year-old is open to further improvement, and could dominate the proceedings in today’s class-5 contest.
Including the aforementioned pair, a dozen horses have entered the race, which will be held over a distance of two miles, five furlongs and 110 yards. The competition is for a prize of £1,689. It is scheduled to begin at 12:50 GMT.
Witness In Court is coming off a long vacation, and will be fully fresh. His track record is quite impressive. The son of Witness Box has shared the podium on all of his starts so far, including a victory. The soft surface is a huge concern though. He can be prominent only if handling the ground.
Victor Lynch’s record is not as impressive as Witness In Court, but his ability to do well in testing conditions make him a better choice. The Kate Walton-trained was decent on Wetherby’s good to soft surface last month, when he claimed the fourth place behind Lordofthehouse in the Download The Free Racing Plus App Novices' Hurdle.
The clash revolves only around these two. Lisheen Hill travelled nicely before fading on hurdle debut. So, the Richard Phillips-trained needs to improve in order to make an impact in this sphere.
Get The Papers flopped on hurdle debut last time. Pauline Robson’s charge, who was an impressive point winner in February, is likely to take time in settling down in this company.
Madam Lilibet is also aiming to improve her stats over hurdles. The Sharon Watt-trained wasn’t disgraced on hurdle debut, when seizing the runner-up place at Hexham last month.
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